IFQS Data Engineer - Remote

Job Description

We are looking for talented individuals in the Data Engineering space to support with an automotive Manufacturing Quality Survey based product. This individual will be responsible for data management and integration within the cloud environment.

• Expert knowledge within Cloud based environment – specifically AZURE
• Will support with everything data related within this product space – from ingestion, integration, manipulation, monitoring, reporting, as well as data management support
• Should have sufficient Devops toolchain knowledge

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT/Manufacturing, or
• At least 6 months participation in an IT Graduate Development Programme

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment for ideation, prototyping and production
• Demonstrated business acumen to take a design to implementation and have experience scaling a concept
• Must have IT Development and Systems Knowledge
• Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience in Data Analysis and Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Leadership Behaviours with good People Management skills and Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders
• Must have an excellent ability to multi-task effectively working on several projects synchronously
• Experience in rolling out initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Willingness to work a 3 shift model
• Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function
• Leadership behaviours as per LEAD

Knowledge

• Kubernetes/Docker Knowledge
• Very advanced in Databricks
• Data Engineering
• AZURE DevOps
• Containerisation (Kubernetes/Docker) Advantageous
• Database (PostgreSQL)
• Monitoring management
• Middleware Integration
• Microgateway knowledge
• Data Ingestion
• Expert Kafka experience and Knowledge
• API orientated approach and knowledge
• Understanding of object-oriented programming
• Experience in Test Driven Software Development
• Knowledge of software and business process modelling techniques and tools (e.g. UML)

Working Model

• Knowledge and application of agile project management methods (e.g. Scrum, Kanban) and tools (e.g. Azure DevOps); DevOps concepts and tools; innovative methods like design thinking

Security

• Knowledge of commercial and open source security tools; computer and network security, authentication and security protocols; IT security architecture; penetration testing techniques and tools

Outputs:

• Liaise directly with various automotive manufacturing plants worldwide to provide product and service support
• Manage and coordinate system upgrades/bug fixes and support with product testing
• Design and model solutions for customer innovation and experience
• Design, research, develop, analyse and suggest new concepts as well as strategies
• Lead and direct different cross-functional programs and projects of varied sizes and types concurrently
• Coordinate all cross-functional activities, represent customers internally and collaborate with leaders in varied areas on allocation across projects and resource planning
• Ensure to exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with customers and management
• Promote innovations to support business requirements through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts
• Roll out and analyse the effectiveness of initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
• Performing all outputs in compliance to the Company's Integrity Codes & S.H.E.Q requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E.Q. tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations